bachelor of nursing
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Programme information for the Bachelor of Nursing on offer at WhitireiaTRANSCRIPT
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BACHELOR OF NURSINGBecome a nurse with a range of clinical skills
Gain hands-on experience in nursing
This three year, full-time programme is a combination of theory, which is undertaken at our Porirua campus, and supported clinical experience, which is undertaken in a variety of community and hospital settings.
PROGRAMME INFORMATIONYear OneThere is a focus on primary health care . Students are supported to become student nurses by gaining knowledge that is focused on concept based learning of nursing theory and research, nursing science, te Tiriti o Waitangi, cultural safety, sociology, communication and assessment. Students learn clinical skills in our on-site simulation suites, as well as attending clinical experiences in primary health care settings such as rest homes and community health care practices.
Year TwoThe student nurse is now an independent learner and is ready to add to the concepts gained through onsite workshops and context based learning, with a focus on national health trends and simulated learning experiences. Students will participate in off-site clinical learning which has a focus on direct client care in mental health, community and in-patient care settings.
Year ThreeThe student nurse consolidates practice and theory knowledge in preparation for undertaking the roles and responsibilities of a registered nurse. Integration of knowledge, focusing on contemporary professional nursing and health issues in the local and global context, enables the student to further develop in clinical judgement, professionalism and leadership. In the second semester, students complete an extended period of clinical practice and prepare for the Nursing Council of New Zealand State Final Examinations in November.
QUALIFICATIONGraduates gain a Bachelor of Nursing
CAREER OPPORTUNITIESNurses can work in child-health services, residential-care facilities, mental health services, community services, marae, independent nurse clinics, public health services, occupational health and safety, the defence forces, sexual health services, ACC case management, prisons, policy development and implementation, health service management, education and research along with many other settings.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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FURTHER STUDY OPTIONSGraduates can apply to enrol in postgraduate study at Whitireia or other tertiary institutions
LOCATIONPorirua campus, Wi Neera Drive, Porirua
START DATEFebruary
DURATIONThree years, full-time
June 2017
LEVEL 7
FEESCurrent fees are available on the Whitireia website
ENTRY REQUIREMENTSDomestic: Degree entry requirements; equivalent study/work experience; evidence of suitability based on interview, health screening, safety check and referee reports.
International: IELTS 6.5 in each band